Waterworld (1995) – In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship.
Director: Kevin Reynolds (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Fandango)
Writer: Peter Rader (The Postman, The Monster Squad) and David Twohy (Pitch Black, Riddick)
Release Date: July 28, 1995
Domestic Box Office: $264.2 million
The Good:
- Waterworld is a visually stunning film that features some of the most impressive special effects of its time. The film’s world is a post-apocalyptic wasteland where the sea levels have risen and the world is covered in water. The film’s production design is top-notch, and the film’s special effects are groundbreaking.
- Kevin Costner gives a great performance as the Mariner, a loner who sails the seas in search of dry land. Costner is perfectly cast in the role, and he brings a lot of charisma and charm to the character.
- The film’s supporting cast is also excellent, with Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino, and Dennis Hopper all giving memorable performances.
The Bad:
- Waterworld is a long film, clocking in at over two and a half hours. The film’s pacing can be slow at times, and it can be difficult to keep track of all the characters and subplots.
- The film’s story is somewhat predictable, and it doesn’t offer anything new or groundbreaking.
- The film’s violence is excessive at times, and it can be difficult to watch.
Top 5 Cast:
- Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard)
- Jeanne Tripplehorn (Basic Instinct, The Firm)
- Tina Majorino (Napoleon Dynamite, Big Love)
- Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now)
- Michael Jeter (The Fisher King, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure)
Critical Reviews:
- Roger Ebert: “Waterworld is a technological marvel, but it’s also a big, dumb movie.”
- Gene Siskel: “Waterworld is a mess, but it’s a fun mess.”
- The New York Times: “Waterworld is a visually stunning film, but it’s ultimately a shallow and empty experience.”
- The Washington Post: “Waterworld is a disappointment, but it’s still a watchable film.”
- The Los Angeles Times: “Waterworld is a flawed film, but it’s also a bold and ambitious film.”
Cinematic Importance: Waterworld (1995 ) was the most expensive film ever made at the time of its release, and it was a box office success. The film’s special effects were groundbreaking, and they helped to set the standard for future films. Waterworld is a landmark film in the history of special effects, and it helped to usher in a new era of filmmaking.
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